Town Pop. 977

Living in Gilmorton: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Gilmorton comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health is where Gilmorton most outperforms the national norm: 90/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 15/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 11 places in the LE17 postcode district. Its economic health score runs 11 points above the LE17 district's 79/100. That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see LE17 postcode district.

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Gilmorton scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
138.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 62 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 98% above national average
Public order 12 crimes
↑ 89% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 163% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lutterworth Road 18 crimes
  2. 2 Station Road 14 crimes
  3. 3 Burdett Close 8 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.173 · PM2.5 6.597 · PM10 11.348 µg/m³
73
Green Space 7
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Gilmorton Chandler Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
17
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary9.5 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire12.2 mi
University Hospital Coventry12.3 mi
Hospital waitsKettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.2%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Vipul Masharani2.5 mi
GP capacity1,568 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
15
Full fibre (FTTP)77%
available across Harborough
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
24.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
24.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 37 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate66.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed66.2%Unemployed1.7%Retired22.7%Student3.1%Other inactive6.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.9%Skilled & technical35%Routine & elementary15.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.1%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership78.6%
Among the least-deprived 25% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
55
Council tax Harborough · 2026-27
A £1,593
B £1,859
C £2,124
D £2,390
E £2,921
F £3,452
G £3,983
H £4,780
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
11
Narborough 6.2 mi
South Wigston 6.8 mi
Rugby 8.3 mi
J20 M1 2.5 mi
J20 M1 3.1 mi
J19 M1 5.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £520,000 15
Detached £562,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£367k £432k £500k £565k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Upper Bruntingthorpe 0 1.7 mi away ⇄
Dunton Bassett 38 2.3 mi away ⇄
Bitteswell 39 2.5 mi away ⇄
Leire 38 3.2 mi away ⇄
Lutterworth 49 3.4 mi away ⇄
North Kilworth 35 3.9 mi away ⇄
Ullesthorpe 32 4.0 mi away ⇄
Broughton Astley 54 4.1 mi away ⇄
South Kilworth 43 4.3 mi away ⇄
Cosby 49 4.8 mi away ⇄
Countesthorpe 54 4.8 mi away ⇄
Husbands Bosworth 37 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Gilmorton a nice place to live?

Gilmorton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Gilmorton is 38/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Gilmorton?

Gilmorton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 135 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Gilmorton?

Among the top-rated schools in Gilmorton is Gilmorton Chandler Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Gilmorton in total.

What are house prices like in Gilmorton?

The current median house price in Gilmorton is £520,000, around 82% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £562,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 33%.

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Postcode districts in Gilmorton

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